Surf and Sand

Stay in these fantastic coastal locations and you'll only be a few minutes away from a host of beautiful beaches.  Whether you're looking for a family seaside holiday, sheltered coves or wanting to catch some waves and learn how to surf you'll be spoilt for choice.

View from YHA Treyarnon Bay

Treyarnon

Enjoy a traditional seaside break at this YHA property situated above a beautiful sandy bay. Formerly a 1930s summer residence, it is virtually on the beach.

Port Eynon

Port Eynon

Once a lifeboat station, YHA Port Eynon is in a beautiful position on the Gower with an award-winning beach on its doorstep.

Conwy

Conwy

This modern location makes an ideal base for anyone wanting easy access to the surrounding coastal resorts of North Wales. Visit Llandudno for some excellent beaches.

Boggle Hole

Boggle Hole

The bay in front of YHA Boggle Hole was once a notorious smugglers’ haunt. Nowadays all ages will love beachcombing and searching for fossils and rockpool life on its shore.

Lizard

Lizard

Almost the most southerly building in England, YHA Lizard provides a superb base for exploring the spectacular coastline of this historic peninsula. This newly restored building offers spectacular views out to sea over Lizard Point.

Portland

Portland

This early Edwardian building benefits from extensive views over Lyme Bay. Visit Chesil beach or nearby Weymouth to enjoy its award-winning beaches.

Coverack

Coverack

This stunning country house has panoramic views of dramatic cliffs and deserted coves and is ideally placed for exploring secluded beaches and taking in the scenery of the South West Coast Path.

Perranporth

Perranporth

Once a coastguard station, YHA Perranporth is perched in a cliff-top location on the rugged north coast of Cornwall, a surfer’s paradise. Expect spectacular views of untamed Atlantic seas and three miles of lifeguarded sandy beaches.

Margate

Margate

Pack your bucket and spade because traditional seaside holidays don't get better than this. Converted from a hotel, the building is on the beachfront at Westbrook Bay.